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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.13, 38,102.26 and 10,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.13, 38,102.26 and 10,604.68 is: 15,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.13 : 38,102.26 = 10,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.13/38,102.26 = 10,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.13x = 38,102.26 × 10,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.13x = 404,062,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,062,274.58/25,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,908.51

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